Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-12
OIHVELANDN TOUR.
lndian6 pelis Turns Out ana Givss T.
Chisf Magistrate : Hearty
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After : Step q Terre na1 a
Party Gees ThrszSh ~ &
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AoO I0vSue1su OOSuNy W0a4 % ~ AoUW
was accomplished, according 10 The pro-
accident. Leaving Washington On Friday,
the SOth ulk, the train reached Coiumbus,
Ohio, early ON the morning Of Saturday,
ths lst Of October, hut storped Only long
enough to change engines. AZ Richmond,
Ind, . stop Of few minutes was uAde,
and the Presldent wen. out on the platform
and shook hands with I'll who could ret U
him. At indianapolis ! stop of three -
foar hours vas made. AZ the 6taeo Houoos
. stand had been srectod 70 which ~
PIseident waa couducted, and speech e.
NokeoG1e NG1Nonea III 0o4unnarsS =!
The President responded, complimeni-
ing the State Of Indiana and it,
capital, and paying handsome tribute to
the memory Of Wee President Hendricks.
In concluding. President Cleveland thanked
The people for their hearty demonstrations
In honor Of himself and party, and Was
loudly cheersd. After the speech making
the President shook many OF the people
By the hand. The President and wife
called ON Mrs. Hendricks and lunched
with her, and later called on Senator Nc
Donald and wife. The party then left for
Terre Haute, which point was reached ct
$50 p. m.
The town was slabontely decorated, and
many bands were in the streets. A Presi-
Dental salute was fired upon the arrival OF
the train. and the President was cheered
wildly when he appeared. The Presidsn-
tial party was escorted by ex-SecretaTy
Thompson, Senator Voorhees,, and the
Hager veterans 10 carriages, and all pro-
ceeded to the Normal school grounds.
Senator Voorhees, made . short address
and ex- Secretary Thompson long one.
which the impatient crowd tried to cut
short by shouts. President Cleveland 70.
piled to the address q follows:
We have travelled now Though the State OF
Indiana and seen something Of it. fertility and
wealth and little Of Its people. II seems ft-
Alter the the manner - Of % parting guests p.n.. Sor
moment to express the pleasure which . brief
visit to your State has Afforded US sm told.
too, that Terre Hsnte is one Of the most bsauti.
full cities Of which Indiana can boast. and this
causes mo to regret that have 90 little oppor-
tunty now to see IL The fact that this psrticu-
lar nse ehborbood forms the richest portion Of 4
very rich and productive State 10 Q cause of
congratulation which doubtless you fully ap-
pseciate. but Of al your products psrhaps the
most widely known 10 .tbs Tall Sycamore Of
well advertised ~ the home Of that raf-
ticulAxly lofty tree. During the last two
and a half years have become somewhat &C.
Quaintsd with the Sycamore, and have made mp
my mind that II has height enough and size
enough for any locality or for any purpose. Tho
name Of your city indicates its beautiful and
county all about, its excellent means Of trans.
portation and communication, and it, extensive
manufactures and industries already In opera
@ nos falsher e. expand and ID .ps prospsr n. inn hna
greetings and hearty welcome which have been
accorded 70 US by the citizens of Indiana make
US feel that We are parting with friends. end We
shall remember none among them with more
grateful pleasure than tho people Of Terre
Haute
The party left Terre Haute for ST. Louis
at 100 p. m, and went through without
stopping. The President and party were
met in East St. Louis at IL AS p. m. by the
St Louis reception committee and were
driven across the bridge in carriages. Two
solid masses of humanity lined the way
from tie Illinois shore six blocks to the
west Of the Missouri levee. The appear
ance Of the party on the bridge was the sig
nal for burst Of cheers and . glare of fire.
works. The people followed the carriages
on the run. A banner sire ched across the
bridge at the Missouri line gave Welcome
to Missouri" At the entrance to the city
a dense mass Of people obstructed the
road, but . charge Of mounted police
cleared 1t away. and amid loud cheers the
party passed the gates at the western end
Of the bridge. The city was rssplendent,
illuminated BY myriad Of lights protected
by globes Of scarlet, green, amber, white,
and blue. and decorated in profusion with
bunting. Before the President blazed q
transparency Of himself and ON the streets
to his left hung the Transparency Of Grant
and Lincoln. For dozen blocks an un-
broken line Of people stood on either side
and poured forth q volume Of cheers.
Leaving the crowd behind the party turned
from Washington avenue and drove on
Lucas place to the home Of Mayer Francis.
crowd collected early Sunday morning
In front Of Mayor Francis residence, to
catch glimpse Of the President and his
wife. Shortly after 10 o'clock Mr.. Clsve-
land and his wife. accompanied by Mayor
Francis and wife. left the house and were
driven to the Warrington Avenue Presby-
teyian church. In the street and near the
church many people had assembled, but Z
way was easily made through the crowd.
A the party passed to the door Of the
church the spectators uncovered then
heads. but made NO other demonstration.
At the close Of the service the President
Was escorted from the church Immediately,
the congregation remaining in their seata
10 allow easy egress. The party was driven
10 Mayor Francis residence. where they
dined. Sunday afternoon they took drive
10 Mr.. Henry 6haw's famous botanical
garden, returning early. The evening Wa
passed quietly st the Mayors home.
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